Calley Walker
Today we are talking to Calley Walker, the Human Resources Division Officer for the DME, about her responsibilities, the skills she has gained from her position, and her future career goals!
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Brittany Gorski
Today we talk to Brittany Gorski, a YouTube Channel Manager for the DME about her role and responsibilities, some projects she’s worked on this year, and future career goals!
Rajiv Thummala
Today we talk to Rajiv Thummala, the Department Head for the Web Development Team! Join us as I learn some new web development terms, what it means to be a Department Head for the team, and some time management tips!
Maggie Thomas
Today we are talking to Writing Intern Maggie Thomas, about her role within the DME, how she got started, and tips for future interns!
Meghna Dasgupta
Today we talk to the coordinating producer Meghna Dasgupta about her current role as well as tips for college students trying to apply for internships!
Juggling Multiple Internships as a First-Timer
Short Summary: Erin Gallagher tried out two internships for the first time: one as a graphic designer for the Digital Media Engagement (DME) team and another at the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. Here she reflects on her experiences with both. When Erin Gallagher joined the Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship, she knew she wanted …
First Internship: Why the DME Should Be Your First Experience
Summary: Hannah Bundschuh was looking to expand her research abilities when she learned about the Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship. She later rose to become one of the department heads (DH) of Research and offers advice for future first-time interns. When Hannah Bundschuh was looking to join an internship in spring 2020, she originally wasn’t …
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The VSFS Application: How to Increase Your Chances of Being Selected
Are you looking to secure a virtual internship with the VA Digital Media Engagement (DME) Team or any Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) position? It can be challenging to navigate the USAJobs application, so here are some tips from a DME executive leadership team member (ELT) to help you increase your chances of being selected! …
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Never Too Old to Learn
Sneak Peek: The VA’s Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship offers many benefits and opportunities for older students to expand upon their career goals. The old saying “You are never too old to learn something new” plays a key role in the VA Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship. While a majority of interns are undergraduates, I …
Looking Back at my Experience as a DME Intern
Sneak Peek: As my internship comes to an end, I look back on how this rewarding experience has prepared me for my future. As I reflect on my time interning as a member of the Digital Media Engagement Team of the Department of Veterans Affairs, I realize that the experience of sharing Veterans’ stories as …